Advanced Practice Provider - Convenient Care - Chicago Suburbs (Aurora)

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Electrophysiology Laboratory

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $43.55 - $66.88 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The RNIII is a proficient nurse possessing in-depth knowledge of patient management; can accommodate unplanned events and can respond with efficiency, flexibility and confidence. The RN 3 immediately sees the whole situation while being able to discriminate that which is most relevant; has developed advanced communication and collaboration skills along with system savvy. The RN 3 assumes a leadership role in the clinical practice area, using clinical experience to serve as a role model and coach. The RN III exemplifies the Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH) mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with ROPH policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
1.1-3 years of experience
2. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN)
3. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required for RNs leveling to RN3 after 10/22/2020.
4.Prior to leveling to RN3, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN2 position or equivalent experience.
5.To maintain RN3 level, all RN3 employees must submit an RN3 maintenance portfolio every 2 years showing continued performance of RN3 requirements.
6.National certification examination within 1 year of leveling to RN3. Certification must remain active to maintain RN3 level.
7.Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
8.CPR
9.ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
10.PALS for PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
11.Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles
Preferred Job Qualifications:
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Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
•Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or
reports is required.
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially
infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
• Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
o Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
o Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
o School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
o Adolescents (12-18 years)
o Young Adults (19-45 years)
•o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
•o Older Adults (greater than 60)
•• Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Practice
• Ensures that staff applies current evidence based guidelines (P&P, standards of care, protocols, pathways).
• Seeks out current evidence based information and is accountable for sharing with peers.
• Participates in unit based quality initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.
Relationships and Caring
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
• Anticipates patient/ family-clinician communication breakdown and implements appropriate action to resolve.
• Serves as a role model by demonstrating advanced interpersonal communication and collaboration skills in the management of complex patient care situations.
• Resolves conflict effectively to continuously improve team relationships at the unit level.
Critical Thinking
• Utilizes advanced assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
• Critically analyzes complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
• Anticipates potential problems and identifies subtle changes in patient status which lead to early and effective interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Supports less experienced staff in management of complex patient situations.
• Provides coaching for reflection and review of complex patient situations in order to identify practical solutions.
Technical Expertise
• Models the safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Evaluates the application of safety strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) on the unit and initiates appropriate action to minimize risk.
• Models effective, sophisticated teaching strategies for patients and families.
Leadership
• Serves as a role model whose beliefs, attitudes and actions support unit leadership and goals.
• Demonstrates proficient leadership skills at the unit level.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Endoscopy

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 6:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the heal care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
1.Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
2.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) .
3.Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
4.RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
5.Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
6. Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.
7. Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
8. CPR
9. ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
10. PALS PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
11. Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
•Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
• Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
o Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
o Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
o School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
o Adolescents (12-18 years)
o Young Adults (19-45 years)
•o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
•o Older Adults (greater than 60)
•• Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Practice
• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
Relationships and Caring
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients and families.
Critical Thinking
• Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/families.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
Technical Expertise
• Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
• Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Leadership
• Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
• Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
• Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (6:30:00 AM - 7:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the heal care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
1.Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
2.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) .
3.Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
4.RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
5.Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
6. Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.
7. Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
8. CPR
9. ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
10. PALS PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
11. Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
•Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
• Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
o Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
o Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
o School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
o Adolescents (12-18 years)
o Young Adults (19-45 years)
•o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
•o Older Adults (greater than 60)
•• Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Practice
• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
Relationships and Caring
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients and families.
Critical Thinking
• Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/families.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
Technical Expertise
• Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
• Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Leadership
• Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
• Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
• Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Urology-GME

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $23.12 - $36.41 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Residency Coordinator will aid and represent the Residency Director for the program's house staff. The Residency Coordinator will assist the residency program application process, orientation, rotation support, rotation schedule, program administration, grant preparation, budget management, website, and attending and resident awards. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years of office management experience, or equivalent experience in administration and office management in an academic health care setting.
• Excellent communication.
• Good technical skills: Computer literacy (Word, Excel, ERAS, NRMP, et al).
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Organizational expertise and attention to detail.
• Professionalism in dealing with confidential information.

Responsibilities:
• Manages and coordinates the entire process of recruitment including pre-recruitment, recruitment, and post-recruitment activities.
• Uses selection criteria to choose applications for review by the residency director or Admissions Committee.
• Utilizes ERAS to review applications.
• Communicates with potential applicants, applicants and matched incoming housestaff.
• Offers and confirms interview dates for residency candidates.
• Provides applicants with information about the program, interview process, transportation and accommodations.
• Compiles a list of attending physician interviewers.
• Organizes orientation schedule including events at Rush and affiliated institutions.
• Assists new residents with "settling in to" the program and Chicago including preparing packet with information about housing, transportation and utilities. Fields questions to ease transition.
• Completes CA-MED forms to indicate acceptance into program for licensure packet.
• Provides correct Housestaff Data Sheets in timely fashion to GME for input.
• Collects email addresses for all incoming and is the liaison for distributing GME and program-related information.
• Informs GME of program's orientation dates and locations.
• Arranges for any BLS and ACLS classes necessary for incoming housestaff.
• Arranges for program-specific needs such as scrubs, electronic swipe badges, mailboxes, etc.
• Schedules conference rooms for seminars and conferences and audiovisual aids.
• Arranges food for selected conferences.
• Develops, coordinates and maintains materials for course directors to evaluate resident trainees.
• Develops and maintains system for soliciting and receiving resident evaluations of rotations and faculty, and providing feedback to faculty on their teaching skills.
• Tracks electives for housestaff and may facilitate any off-site electives and required documents.
• Compiles and tabulates data for surveys, questionnaires, census reports, accreditation reports, WebADS, ERAS, ERMA, annual reports, duty hours monitoring and attestations, case log/stat data, residency competencies toolbox.
• Keep program director on target with dates and deadlines, meeting coordination and reports for accreditation, the appropriate Board requirements, GMEC Internal Reviews and other GME needs.
• Serves as the liaison between the trainees and the program director and keeps the communication lines active and open.
• Makes all necessary arrangements for the Site Visitor (welcome, scheduling, agenda, food, room set-up, document preparation and other needs).
• Maintains databases and statistics required by funding agencies including resident and graduate biographical information, career choice, practice location and practice demographics.
• Assists residency director with preparation of grant applications.
• Proctors In-Service training exams.
• Solicits, creates and submits website updates to ensure information posted about the training program is accurate, complete, and up-to-date, coordinating with GME and Rush Marketing Communications and Information Services. Provides follow-up to ensure completion.
• May take the Content Management Class and become the content manager responsible for all the writing and editing.
• May be responsible for the photographs submitted to upload to the program website.
• Formulates ballots for attending teaching and resident awards. Distributes ballots as requested for each award.
• Tabulates ballots.
• Encourages all award recipients to attend graduation banquet.
• Prepares or orders certificate awards.
• Provides secretarial support to the program director and/or associate program director and house officers including receiving telephone calls, taking messages, mail receipt and distribution, email notifications, and preparing and submitting letters of recommendation and verifications.
• Responsible for verifying the program's group email mnemonic and utilizes it for distribution of information to housestaff from program.
• Composes, prepares and distributes correspondence, agendas, reports and schedules.
• Transcribes letters, dictations, reports, manuscripts, slides, etc. for program and/or associate director.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IM General RUI - Cli

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $41.44 - $67.44 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Practice Manager manages the administrative, financial, and operational activities of clinical practice site(s). The Practice Manager provides administrative leadership to the executive team, medical faculty, and staff in formulating and implementing organizational goals and objectives. This position is directly responsible for daily administrative aspects of the practices' clinical activities, related outpatient operations, budgets, finances, marketing, and public relations. Manages the implementation, direction, and policy development in areas of finance (revenue/expense management), professional fee billing, and general facility operations. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least five years of relevant healthcare, hospital, or patient care delivery experience required.
• Strategic leadership and business plan development experience.
• Ability to drive departmental growth and market share.
• Ability to anticipate problems/issues in a complex environment and mitigate the impact on the department.
• Strong communicator with ability to influence providers and staff.
• Able to develop trust and credibility with staff and providers.
• Keeps up with current development and trends in the area of expertise.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Master’s degree.
•Prior experience working in an academic medical center.
• Prior people management experience.

Responsibilities:
• Provides department leadership to achieve RUMC and RUMG strategic priorities, goals, and change initiatives. Influences the development and implementation of short and long-term strategic plans for the Department. Develops long-term strategic & operational staffing plan.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians, departmental providers, administrative, academic, clinical, and research leaders regarding operational, marketing, and strategic issues.
• Translates goals into actionable business tactics that are aligned with the strategic plans of the department, the medical group, the hospital, and the medical center.
• Engages physicians in a manner that supports best clinical practices and promotes effective management of clinical and financial resources.
• Identifies industry opportunities and threats and recommends strategies to address. Consults with colleagues for best practices and industry trends. Determines the value/cost benefit of resource investments for future growth of the service line.
• Initiates proposals for improved market position, patient experience, operational efficiency, and patient safety with input from department leadership. Oversees clinical, business, and academic operations including implementation and adherence to policies and procedures, patient experience, safety, and quality goals.
• Monitors key performance indicators, scorecards, patient feedback, and financial reports at a departmental and individual level to ensure the data and that the department remains on course to meet or exceed operational goals. Provide feedback to department leadership and faculty for any potential corrective actions.
• Partners with department leadership to support achievement of provider goals, research study success, and appropriate resident and student experience. Tracks and reports physician driven revenue and expenses.
• Provides oversight of staff and faculty including compliance with ICARE values, department, RUMG and RUMC procedures and workflows, and completion of performance review process, on-boarding/off-boarding, credentialing and re-credentialing.
• Participate in the physician recruitment and pro-forma development process.
• Responsible for hiring strong talent with appropriate competencies and skill mix. Monitors staff recruitment, talent development, and performance management.
• Monitors staffing metrics including turnover, key retention indicators, and orientation practices.
• Structures work environment that is supportive of a highly engaged and effective work force. Monitors physician and employee engagement and makes recommendations to improve work culture as necessary.
• Encourage employees to understand Rush goals and industry trends by attending town hall meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Identifies opportunities to expand employees' professional knowledge and responsibilities and supports their career aspirations.
• Maintain regular, two-way communication with staff to understand their work issues and concerns and to build their understanding of Rush and the department.
• Ensures financial performance of department is consistent with institutional practices and budget expectations. Prepares and manages annual operating and capital budget for the department.
• Partners with department leadership in monitoring trends and underlying patient experience issues and institutes Practice changes to resolve problems. Monitors and addresses patient experience feedback.
• Ensures safe work environment and creates an environment that puts patient at center of practice.
• Participates in institutional quality assurance or quality assessment programs.
• May ensure that patient issues/complaints are properly resolved as applicable.
• Responsible for achievement of all compliance, regulatory, joint commission, ECOG/UNOS/OSHA adherence, and other regulatory body requirements.
• Understands and effectively uses EPIC, and other systems and software databases to achieve goals.
• Implements policies, practices, and standards that model and reinforce the Rush mission, vision and values as well as the patient centered/patient first care model. Advocates a culture of Inclusion.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Rush Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $21.61 - $30.53 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

The Lab Research Assistant II will support the laboratory’s molecular profiling workflows, primarily involving RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, and protein profiling using the Alamar NULISAseq platform. Responsibilities include RNA, DNA, and protein isolation; library preparation, quality control, and sequencing; and assisting with operation of automated liquid handling systems. The Research Assistant will also support cell culture–based experiments and downstream characterization of model systems. Duties include assisting with antibody staining, imaging, and quantitative analysis of cultured cells and organoid systems.

The individual will help maintain laboratory protocols and contribute to the organization of laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment. The position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work effectively across multiple ongoing projects.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree with 5 years of laboratory experience required; Master's degree with three years experience preferred.
•Knowledge of both basic and specialized laboratory instruments and software programs. Advanced knowledge of standard experimental design.
•Proficient knowledge of best practice laboratory practice and principles including their application.
•Attention to detail and accuracy.
•Strong oral and written communication.
•Strong analytic skills.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
•Under direction of Principal Investigator (PI) and/or scientist conducts both specialized and complex research procedures and experiments.
•Processes specimens and performs detailed manual test. The range of test types and specialization will vary based on the size and type of laboratory.
•Analyze and interpret results for research samples such as cell lines, body fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples, and records findings.
•Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment. Use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests at the same time.
•Follow good laboratory safety practices and comply with safety protocols. Demonstrates and trains other lab staff in proper use and operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
•Log data and experiment results in laboratory notebooks and discuss with researcher and team.
•Recommend protocol and experiment modifications. May assist in protocol development.
•Uses independent judgement in applying or adapting scientific techniques. Documents results, recommend procedure/protocol revisions to address.
•May prioritize lab assignments, delegate procedures, and train less experienced staff.
•Develop data exhibits for publication or manuscripts including creation of graphics and other research related diagrams.
•May conduct literature review and prepare summary for investigators as requested.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.